GoldenRoyBoy
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Hello Guys & Gals!
Last week I found this used Tesoro being advertised in Classifieds and bought it as a backup for my SE. I initially wanted the TeJon but found the used prices to be a little bit too high, approaching retail. Anyway, I've had a chance now to put a couple of hunts under my belt with Cortes and I'm finding him to be a rather likable chap. He certainly was easy to tame, not having any programs and buttons to push or learn to the fifth degree. He did, however run a little loose on the dials. I found it too easy for the dials to get turned and not be aware of it. I found a remedy. I went to my local hardware store and bought some small o-rings. After piling on two under each knob, Cortes holds steady now! If you do this, be sure to replace your knobs "exactly" as they came off. Furthermore, I really like the notch switch. At first I thought it was just another worthless giz-mo but it actually works! This morning I used my SE for all the heavy duty detecting. Then, growing a little tired I grabbed Featherweight Contender Cortes to work along the sidewalks and around trees. I don't think there is any comparison depth-wise with the SE but the little fellow does work hard to "GET IT DONE!" I'm really impressed with my first Tesoro, welcome to my family Mr. Cortes!!!
GRB
Ain't he a pretty boy?
Last week I found this used Tesoro being advertised in Classifieds and bought it as a backup for my SE. I initially wanted the TeJon but found the used prices to be a little bit too high, approaching retail. Anyway, I've had a chance now to put a couple of hunts under my belt with Cortes and I'm finding him to be a rather likable chap. He certainly was easy to tame, not having any programs and buttons to push or learn to the fifth degree. He did, however run a little loose on the dials. I found it too easy for the dials to get turned and not be aware of it. I found a remedy. I went to my local hardware store and bought some small o-rings. After piling on two under each knob, Cortes holds steady now! If you do this, be sure to replace your knobs "exactly" as they came off. Furthermore, I really like the notch switch. At first I thought it was just another worthless giz-mo but it actually works! This morning I used my SE for all the heavy duty detecting. Then, growing a little tired I grabbed Featherweight Contender Cortes to work along the sidewalks and around trees. I don't think there is any comparison depth-wise with the SE but the little fellow does work hard to "GET IT DONE!" I'm really impressed with my first Tesoro, welcome to my family Mr. Cortes!!!
GRB
Ain't he a pretty boy?